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August 13 , 2009 - AB | events, local

Around town Alberta . . .

Calgary area events . . .

Chill time

Enjoy some summer water fun at the Southland Summer Chill event, Friday, Aug. 14, 1 to 3 p.m., Southland Leisure centre. Chill out with some sponge relays, bouncers, slip n’ slides and more. Regular admission applies.

Reggae fest

Enjoy live performances from great Reggae artists, and lots of fun for everyone at the Calgary International Reggae Festival, Saturday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Shaw Millennium Park. For more information, visit www.calgaryreggaefestival.com.

Priddis and Millarville Fair

It’s the 102nd annual Priddis and Millarville Fair, Saturday, Aug. 15, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Millarville grounds. Enjoy livestock and bench shows, parade, huge kids zone and petting zoo and more.

Dragon Boat fest in Banff

Drop by for the Banff National Park annual Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Minnewanka, Saturday, Aug. 15 and Sunday, Aug. 16
For more information, visit online.

Time for fireworks

Once again, enjoy summer with the Calgary GlobalFest filled with fireworks competition, pavilions, and more. Celebrations start Friday, Aug. 14 and run until Aug. 29. For all the details, visit www.globalfest.ca.

Free summer fun

Stimulate your little ones in a very fun way with free classes by Little Wonders at Chapters in Shawnessy, 16061 Macleod Trail SE, Tuesday, Aug. 18 and Aug. 25, 11 a.m. Little Wonders will also be at Monkeyshines Children’s Bookstore, 113, 2215-33rd Ave. SW, Thursday, Aug. 20 and Aug. 27, 10:30 a.m. For more info on Little Wonders, visit www.littlewonders.ca or e-mail Natalie.

CrossIron Mills opening

The CrossIron Mills Mall is scheduled to open on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Meet the bachelorette Jillian Harris on Aug. 21 in the food court. All the details about the opening day can be found online.

Edmonton area events . . .

Old time penny carnival

Bring your pennies and your family for an old-time penny carnival at the Rutherford House, Sunday, Aug. 16, noon to 4p.m. Carnival includes a fishpond, penny throw, ring toss and other old-fashioned carnival games.

Cowboy poetry and music fest

The Town of Stony Plain hosts the annual Stony Plain Cowboy Poetry and Country Music Festival, Thursday, Aug. 13 to Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Stony Plain Exhibition Grounds. For more details, visit www.stonyplaincowboypoetry.com.

Celtic Festival

Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15, the Albert Blain Performers Aid Society hosts the annual Celtic Festival, Hawrelak Park Amphitheatre. Free admission for children under 12.

Upcoming events. . .

LawnChair Theatre

Bring your lawn chair, enjoy snacks and live entertainment for the whole family with the LawnChair Theatre throughout the city, particularly the northwest and northeast regions. For the complete schedule, visit online.

Pool party!

Head out to the pool to celebrate summer with North Area Family Pool Parties, Aug. 8, 2 to 4 p.m., Mount Pleasant Pool, 2310 6 St. NW, and July 25 and Aug. 22, 2 to 4 p.m., Bowview Pool, 1910 6 Ave. NW. Regular pool admission applies. For more information, contact 3-1-1.

Pizza, pottery and wine

GirlTalk is heading back to Fire Escape for another ladies only evening of creativity with pizza, pottery and wine, Saturday, Aug. 8, 7 to 10 p.m. Included in the $38.00 registration fee is your studio fee (instruction, space, paint, glaze & firing of our items for pick up a few days later), taxes, pizza, wine and dessert. For more information or to register head to www.girltalkevents.com and click on "upcoming events".

Fall retreat just for you

GirlTalk is holding a fall retreat in Canmore, Sept. 25 to 26 at the Creekside Country Inn. GirlTalk has rented the entire Inn so there will be no interruptions. The weekend will include a wine and dessert PJ party on Friday night, 80’s name that tune competition, prizes, games, gifts, good food, and great company. For more information or to register for this ladies weekend please go to www.girltalkevents.com and click on upcoming events.

Ongoing events online . . .

Click here to find out the scoop on ongoing events in Calgary.

Sales scoop . . .

Back to school sale at HuckleBerry

HuckleBerry Kids is having a back to school sale now until Aug. 31. Save 20 per cent off all clothing and used footwear. HuckleBerry Kids is located in the Copperfield Corner, 15566, McIvor Blvd. SE.

Pinky Blue sale

Richmond-based online retailer Pinky Blue Children's Boutique is having an awesome summer clearance with 30 to 50% off all summer stock.

While we do our best to inform you of great family happenings around town, event details are subject to change.

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